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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1962

Page

5

Taylor-Logan Vows Set For June 22 In Danville

Danville announces the approaching marriage of Miss Janice Faye Taylor to Douglas Arthur Logan. Parents Mr and Mrs William Henry Taylor and Mr and Mrs George W Logan provide the details for a June 22 ceremony in Danville.

Taylor-Logan Danville Wiliam Henry Taylor Janice Faye Taylor Douglas Arthur Logan George W. Logan Miss Taylor Danville High School Mr. Logan Decatur Irons and Steel Co

Couple Pledge Vows in Murray Ceremony

Miss Jane Metzger of Murray Ky and James Nolen Hall of Savannah Tenn formerly Town Creek Ala pledge their vows at the bride's home with Paul Hodges officiating. The couple planned a June 22 reception and will reside in Memphis Tenn while the groom completes college work.

Murray Ky Jane Metzger Henry Metzger Murray, Ky James Nolen Hall van Nolen Hall Savannah Tenn Town Creek Paul Hodges Church of Christ Bob Simpson Cherokee Ala J. W. Weems Florida Memphis

Party for Bride Elect Frances Ann Harrison at Flint Ridge Laddie Club

Mrs. Ross Graham entertained Monday morning with a kitchen shower for Frances Ann Harrison bride elect of Charles Gentle of Huntsville. The event took place in the clubs TV room with yellow and brown daisies, a themed napkin box, autographed kitchen cloth, and guest finger foods.

Laurence Jackson Ross Graham Frances Ann Harrison Claude Lavender Debra Harrison Miss Harrison Flint Ridge Laddie Club Charles Gentle Huntsville

Rats Cause Billions in U S Damage Each Year

Rats cause damage estimated at 2 billion dollars annually in the United States. Roughly half of this total stems from spoiled or contaminated food supplies, with the rest tied to other property and agricultural losses.

United States

Easy Sew Cape and Whirl Skirt Dress Pattern Ad

Anne Adams pattern 4529 features a summer dress for girls with cape. sizes 2 to 10. yardage listed for size 6 in 35 inch and 54 inch fabrics. patterns 50 cents plus 10 cents postage. mail to Decatur Daily Pattern Dept New York.

Anne Adams Decatur Daily Pattern Dept West 17Th S New York N. Y

Focus On Food

Auburn readers learn convenience foods save time and effort, sometimes money. The piece notes meals ready to heat, near farm origin savings, and different cost comparisons from 1939 studies. It contrasts home prep time against factory preparation and highlights wholesale prices and storage savings.

Auburn Ala

Freak distribution creates swing in Caribbean bridge match

In a Curacao Caribbean bridge cruise event, Harold Ogust and Mitch Barnes sat North and South. Barnes overcalled with two clubs, West bid four hearts, South jumped to four spades, and the auction moved to six spades after East doubled. Barnes claimed 1,210 points in a double contract, while the opposing side held six for 750, net swing 460 points. East-West can make six hearts with a one trick save in seven.

Curacao Harold Ogust Mitch Barnes Barnes West South North East

Bachelors Barraged in Capitol

New York AP reports that Washington bachelor life blends official duties with social hosting. Robert Keith Gray, former Cabinet secretary, reflects on the city’s elite dating scene, noting wives wield substantial influence and that Gray now leads a public relations firm while remaining a Washington social favorite.

New York Washington Bob Gray Eisenhower Capitol Nebraska Sen Theodore’ Francis Green Rhode Island Gray Madame Alphand

Bride-Elect is Honored at Austinville Club shower

Miss Sandra Maddox to marry Marvin Herron honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Raymond Riggs Mrs. Wesley Jones and Mrs. Benard Jones at the Austinville Club House Approximately 35 guests registered with Mrs Clyde George keeping the bride’s book The honoree wore a green brocaded afternoon dress with matching accessories Also noted is a market fact that one third of the nation’s lumber supply comes from Washington Oregon and CaliforniaPacific Coast states

Sandra Maddox Marvin Herron Tom Herron J. C. Powell Miss Maddox Austinville Club Raymond Riggs Wesley Jones Benard Jones Clyde George

Horn A Gee and James E Horn Jr wed at Moulton Church

Leola Blaxton Agee became the bride of James Edwin Horn Jr. of San Antonio at Moulton Baptist Church on June 1. Dr Phillip J Allison officiated in the presence of immediate families. The couple resides in Huntsville after the ceremony.

Moulton Leola Blaxton Agee James Edwin Horn Jr San Antonio Moulton Baptist Church Phillip J. Allison Joseph Dennis Blaxton James Edwin Horn Horn

Shumake Family Celebrates 54th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J L Shumake observed their 54th wedding anniversary with a Tuesday night dinner for about 700 at Smittys and Joe s restaurant on Highway 31 North. Employees of Shumake Furniture Co and families attended along with guests. entertainment was provided by the Shumake Quartet.

J. L. Shumake Smitty's Joe's Highway 31 North Shumake Furniture Co Shumake Quartet

Calvin Names Son Joseph Hiram Calvin III

Mr and Mrs Joe Calvin welcomed a son on Sunday evening at Decatur General Hospital The infant is named Joseph Hiram Calvin III The maternal grandmother Mrs Walter Lusk traveled from Guntersville to visit.

Joe Calvin Sunde Decatur General Hospital Joseph Hiram Calvin III Walter Lusk Guntersville

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Franklin G. Mayfield Milton Henry Taylor Emmette Waldrop Trinity Anderson Logan Henritta Metzger Lloyd Baker Benton, Ky Mrs. Metzger Mrs. Hall Julan Cain Rich Ard Dewey Kathy Jackson Webb Greenbrier Federal Gas Station Decatur-Huntsville Hane Decatur Rest Home Dorothy Overbey Auburn University Extension Service Goren The Chicago Tribune Davidson Plumbing CO Shermon St Robert Keith Gray White House Pacific Coast Oregon California Highway 31 Christ London England Mother Church, the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston, Mass First Church of Christ, Scientist 6Th Avenue Johnston Street Decatur, Alabama Second Avenue Decatur’s Finest
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